Tuesday, January 27, 2015

On January 26th
at approximately 5:45 PM, Fife Officers were dispatched to a robbery in the
1200 block of 54th Ave E.
Officers contacted the victim who relayed to them that he was on a lunch
break from his nearby place of employment, and was walking back from a
convenience store. The victim said
another male was walking on the sidewalk toward him and when he passed the
other male, the male grabbed him by the collar of his shirt and tried to drag
him to the ground. The suspect and
victim struggled over a bag of food that the victim had just purchased and the
suspect was able to pull the bag away from the victim. When the victim tried to take the bag back,
the suspect pulled out a knife and threatened to stab the victim. The suspect then demanded the victim’s wallet
which the victim gave him. The suspect
fled on foot south on 54th Ave E toward Pacific Hwy E.

The suspect was
described as a white male, mid-twenties to mid-thirties, medium build, wearing
a dark colored hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, and blue jeans. The suspect was also described as having a
“bushy blond beard” and “stained teeth.”
Detectives believe the suspect may be a transient living somewhere in
the area.

Anyone with information about the robbery or a
possible suspect is asked to call the Fife Police Department at 253-922-6633
and ask for Detective Sergeant Thompson.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Can you help Fife PD identify this suspect? He made numerous purchases using a credit card that was stolen during a vehicle prowl, including this one shown here at a department store in Tacoma. If you know him, contact Detective Nolta, 253-896-8257

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Today, the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) auto
theft task force of Pierce County concluded a mission called "Operation
Cancel Christmas." Their task was to identify the region's most
prolific auto thieves and arrest them for outstanding bench warrants in order
to preclude them from committing their crimes over the holiday season.
ACE detectives arrested 7 of the targeted 17 suspects, and today arrested
a male subject in Tacoma. With the Tacoma Police SWAT team serving 2
warrants in the City of Tacoma, the male subject, who was considered the "ACE of
Spade" suspect for the warrant sweep, was finally apprehended. He
was wanted for 2 felony warrants for eluding area police in stolen vehicles, a
recent car jacking in Tacoma, and a home-invasion robbery.

The task force believes his arrest will be measurable because the male subject admits
to stealing up to 7 cars per week, and claims to have stolen a minimum of 700
cars in the past 10 years.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Ho Ho Ho Santa is coming to Fife! The Fife Police Department is partnering with the Tacoma Fire Department 12 for our annual Santa Run. On December 13th, 14th and 20th, Santa will be trading in his reindeer's for patrol vehicles and a fire truck. When you hear us, come on out! We will have a gift for every child in Fife. Our convoy will be cruising slowly down every street in Fife to make sure everyone has a chance to receive a present. Look at the maps below to see when Santa will be coming to your neighborhood.

Our Santa Run will be broken down into 3 days. The first day will be Saturday, December 13th. Santa will start on Freeman Road, south of the railroad tracks at 10:00 AM. We will be going to every neighborhood South of the railroad tracks and North of North Levee Road East.

The second day will be on Sunday, December 14th. Santa will start on 54th Avenue East and 20th Street East at 10:00 AM. We will be going to every neighborhood South of I-5, and North of Valley Avenue East.

The third and last day will be on Saturday, December 20th. Santa will start on 70th Avenue East at 10:00 AM. We will be going to every neighborhood North of I-5.

Dedicated to the Community

From the Chief's Desk

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